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AFA ‘calls time’ on Primera División free-to-air coverage
TV Pública has reportedly been told it will not be able to broadcast matches from the Primera División next season, ending a period of domestic free-to-air coverage of the Argentinian top-flight.
Diamond to exit bankruptcy with less debt, more streaming rights
Diamond Sports Group has received approval to emerge from bankruptcy, with 27 major league sports franchises in its portfolio and a significantly downsized debt position.
FEI broadcast revenue down in time-buy shift
Broadcast revenues at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) are budgeted to drop by 8 per cent in 2025 in a continued shift to digital content and time-buys to maximise sponsorship income.
BeIN nets ATP rights extension in Australia
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has extended its rights to the ATP Tour in Australia for three further years, from 2025 to 2027, reinforcing its tennis offering in the country
World Rugby elects first southern hemisphere leader
Australia's Brett Robinson has set out his stall to create the “right culture to deliver commercial outcomes for a contemporary global sport” after being elected chair of World Rugby.
Lodewick makes swift exit as Viaplay’s Dutch CEO
Roger Lodewick is leaving his role heading up Viaplay’s Dutch operation after less than 12 months and has been replaced by William Linders of OD Media, the digital content distribution firm.
Disney Star posts huge loss ahead of ‘Jio Star’ era
Disney Star has announced massive losses of INR 12,548 crore (€1.4bn/$1.5bn) for the full year in 2023-24, ahead of its imminent merger with conglomerate Reliance Industries.
Sky-NZR exclusive window over but talks continue
Sky New Zealand’s exclusive negotiating period to renew its rights to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Sanzaar properties expired at the end of last month, but the pay-television broadcaster remains confident o…
Liberty splits motorsport, ticketing units; CEO Maffei exits
Liberty Media has unveiled plans to spin off various assets, excluding Formula 1, into a separate publicly traded company, called Liberty Live, and revealed the impending exit of group CEO Greg Maffei
EXCLUSIVE: Team, Relevent in box seat for Uefa club rights
Incumbents Team Marketing and Relevent Sports Group are the two agencies still vying to sell Uefa club competition rights from 2027-28 following recent presentations, SportBusiness understands
FIA seeks new World RX promoter
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has launched a tender process to replace Rallycross Promoter as the World Rallycross Championship (World RX) promoter.
Sport1 exits pay TV in Sportdigital deal
Rights in German-speaking countries to Major League Baseball (MLB), Nascar, Conmebol and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions are switching to channels operated by Sportdigital in a deal with…
Fuji TV punished for MLB World Series scheduling
Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) has taken action against one of the country's leading broadcasters, Fuji TV, for showing games from Major League Baseball's World Series in a competing time slot
In-play NFL betting boosts Genius’ Q3 figures
Genius Sports has reported third-quarter net income of $13m (€12.3m) and an 18-per-cent revenue jump, buoyed by in-play NFL betting and following lucrative contract renewals with sportsbook clients.
Thai telco looks to seal six-year Premier League deal
Thai telco Jasmine International (JAS) has secured exclusive rights to the English Premier League and FA Cup in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos for at least three seasons, and is looking to finalise a six-year deal worth $560m.
Oktagon MMA hires Antesi to maximise German TV potential
Mixed martial arts promotion Oktagon MMA has appointed Antesi Media, the Munich-based consultancy, to assist in the sale of its media rights in Germany following a successful event in the country last…
IMG Arena still for sale after Emanuel-led MBO
Endeavor chief executive Ari Emanuel has led a management buyout of betting and sports data businesses OpenBet and IMG Arena for $450m (€424m), but the latter remains for sale.
BeIN makes second LFP payment, red flags remain
BeIN Sports has made its second payment to the French football league, but the dispute over the sponsorship element remains unresolved.
The pay-television broadcaster has paid €15.7m ($16.7